Asthma beliefs among mothers and children from different ethnic origins living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

• Main Authors: Bruil J (Author), Öry FG (Author), Bindels PJE (Author), van Aalderen WMC (Author), van Dellen QM (Author), Stronks K (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Doctors and patients hold varying beliefs concerning illness and treatment. Patients' and families' explanatory models (EMs) vary according to personality and sociocultural factors. In a multi-ethnic society, it is becoming...